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Reflecting on the life and legacy of Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy

Karem Wintourd Penn

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and a prominent social activist, died recently, leaving behind a rich legacy of family support and dedication. Known for her resilience and…

Investments and Business

Longer lifespan but shorter healthspan: Implications for financial planning

Karem Wintourd Penn

As people live longer thanks to advances in healthcare, the period during which they remain healthy, known as healthspan, is unfortunately decreasing. This shift has profound implications for individual financial…

Investments and Business

GM expects stable profits in 2025 despite industry challenges

Karem Wintourd Penn

General Motors predicted that its financial performance in 2025 will be closely aligned with this year's results, despite various headwinds in the auto industry. This announcement was recently shared in…

Investments and Business

Robert Kraft partners with professional sports leagues in campaign against anti-Semitism

Karem Wintourd Penn

In a remarkable convergence of sporting and social issues, Robert Kraft, together with various professional sports leagues, has inaugurated a broad campaign aimed at combating anti-Semitism. This collaborative initiative seeks…

Investments and Business

Inflation and Unemployment Updates: A Look at September Economic Indicators

Karem Wintourd Penn

In a recent economic update, September saw a significant increase in inflation rates, reaching 2.4% and exceeding previous forecasts. This increase marks the largest rate observed since before August 2023.…

Health

2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine awarded for the discovery of microRNAs

Karem Wintourd Penn

Two American scientists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering work on microRNAs. This tiny molecule plays a…

Health

A national survey reveals mental health disparities among transgender youth

Karem Wintourd Penn

A recent CDC survey provides the first national data on transgender students and high school seniors in the United States, shedding light on the prevalence of gender identity diversity among…

Health

Florida healthcare facilities prepare for Hurricane Milton

Karem Wintourd Penn

As Hurricane Milton approaches, healthcare facilities on Florida's west coast are implementing emergency measures, including closing and evacuating hospitals, nursing homes and clinics in anticipation of the storm's expected severe…

Health

Poe US scrambles to address critical IV fluid shortages following Hurricane Helene

Karem Wintourd Penn

In response to the destructive aftermath of Hurricane Helene, U.S. authorities initiated emergency airlifts of intravenous (IV) fluids from international manufacturers to mitigate a critical shortage that led hospitals to…

Health

Competitive approaches to drug pricing in the 2024 elections

Karem Wintourd Penn

The future of drug pricing policies in the United States depends on the outcome of the 2024 elections, with Democratic and Republican candidates presenting distinct approaches. Vice President Kamala Harris…